When I was pregnant someone recommended putting complete baby outfits in individual sandwich bags so you're not rummaging around for e.g. socks, a hat, etc. (so in one bag: vest, sleepsuit, scratch mitts, hat, socks), and I found that so useful! I also second the recommendation of a peri bottle.

I work as a paediatrician, in neonates, in the NHS in Scotland, there are a few other things/different things I would recommend for baby that you don’t have or may need more of, apologies in advance for the long message! For first time mums at my hospital, you will need to stay in for 24 hours after baby is born before you are discharged so I would recommend a few more bits. Average size for babies born in the uk is 3.5kg so I would always recommend packing mostly newborn clothes and maybe one outfit that is 0-1 months as most babies will need newborn and your outfits look much bigger than that. For an outfit, I would recommend a vest with a baby grow on top and most of the time the baby will wear a hat and a muslin/blanket. For each day I would recommend 3 or 4 outfits as in the first few days there will be lots of poo, baby vomit and mucous (babies will be very mucousy as they clear there lungs in the first few days of life) which goes everywhere! Scratch mitts are also useful or babygrows with built in scratch mitts as babies will often have very long nails at birth. I would also say you do not need bibs at the hospital, muslins or burp cloths are just as good! Patients often bring baby outfits in individual bags (sandwich bags or wash bags) as it makes them easy to take out rather than having to rummage and a spare bag for all dirty bits and pieces as you don’t want these strewn around in your bigger bag next to the clean stuff! In terms of nappies I would pack 2 for each outfit (so maybe 8-10 for one day) as babies go through them quickly. I would also recommend bringing size 0 nappies not size 1 as they will probably be too big for baby and you want them to fit to prevent leaks! I would also bring nappy cream and baby oil as babies skin can often be very dry when they are born but do not need washing stuff as it is good for them to stay in their vernix for a few days before their first true bath. I would also recommend bringing a few more muslins as they can be used as swaddles for baby and when trying to wind baby and again can get messy fast. My hospital will provide: nappies, wipes/cotton wool with warm water, dummies, towels for baby and blankets, formula if you need it and all bed linen for baby’s cot. They will usually give you a knitted hat for baby straight after birth as well so you can always get these things from the hospital! Just realised how long this message is, hope this is helpful! Good luck with labour and your postpartum journey!

Well of course we wanna see the follow-up video of "what did I actually use"! 😁 That's the whole point! Also, good luck with everything! 🧡💛 Time really flies!

I'm not pregnant, have never been pregnant, and NEVER want to be pregnant - but I love watching all your pregnancy videos 😂

Doula here: I definitely recommend birth partners make sure they have a change of clothes, snacks and water for themselves, phone and charger, paper and pen for anything you may need to write down (tracking contractions), wallet, and (for those partners who menstruate, bring your period stuff with you. Often, the pheromones of labour can make a period start early)

Get a Peri bottle!! It's a portable bidet, it was a life saver for postpartum period, whenever you need to wash to keep the area clean, and while you pee to reduce the acidity of the pee on your stiches/sore area 😅

As a recent new mum… Take some single use breast pads to the hospital because the reusable ones don’t absorb as much as you need to when you first start nursing. Reusable are great for when your milk flow is more settled! Also, bed pads! My waters did like a very slow leak out rather than a big gush so they were super useful as my waters leaked for hours - very glam So excited that you’re nearing the end!! Good luck with your labour and delivery and enjoy every moment that you can 💘💘💘

Flip flops more than slippers (for showering), peri bottle, something to cover your shoulders (can get cold even if warm and also for muscle soreness if you end up in one position for a long time nursing for example). I had a c-section and all of this was very useful. A very yummy snack for after the birth, mine was chocolate covered almonds. Honestly, preparing for postpartum is more important in my opinion, labor and birth are over sooner than you know, but afterwards it's weeks of care.

I would recommend taking things that you don't care about getting ruined for the little one, I learnt through experience that things can get rather messy. The cardigans and blanket are so damn cute but keeping things clean are the least of your worries when you are in pain and everyone is busy. The only other piece of advice I would give is to have no expectations because not everything will go strictly to plan and you just have to accept it. So excited for you and dan! Best of Luck ❤

I have never been pregnant, I have never had a baby. But I have heard that some people do find it very handy to have a «O» ring to sit on after birth, since stuff can be tender and sore.

Extra extra long phone charging cable!! Hospital plugs are often in very inconvenient places. My bra size changed drastically right after I gave birth and then again at like 3mon pp and like 6-7mon pp. most of the time in hospital with all the nursing it was usually boobs out or I had just like a bandeau style very stretchy bra(also a fav for postpartum night time nursing) Oh, bring pillows!! Pregnancy or normal, great to have while figuring out nursing positions!! Had several nurses comment on how handy this was.

I recommend so highly the always nappy pants for women, there’s so much blood that first 24/48 hours that those nappies bought me so much comfort and didn’t have to be scared of leaking all the time also so comfy around your tummy.

Take FlipFlops and not your regular slippers!!! They will be disgusting by the time you get home 🤮 Also FlipFlops are great for showering at the hospital and you might enjoy your lovely soft slippers once you come back home again! Also seconding the recommended Peri bottle! Used it after both of my births and it was a life saver (stitches down there are no fun 😖)!!!

It's so funny how I'm not pregnant not even planing to be and I enjoy watching all the preggo content. Please do the what did you actually use video!

Things I packed but didn't use: Book, portable DVD player Things I wished I'd packed: Blanket (for me), bedside light, small desk fan Stuff I'm glad I had: High calorie snacks, photo of my baby's dad as he almost wasn't allowed in for the birth and was kicked out shortly afterwards.

I just had a baby last week and the most useful items were: 1. Lip balm (gas and air makes the lips very dry) 2. Hair baubles/hair band / hair brush 3. Water bottle with straw 4. Face cloth / fan / water spray to stay cool 5. Sports drinks (you might not eat for ages so this is great to keep energy up) 6. Post birth snacks (take a range of sweet and savoury) 7. Nightie 8. Eye mask 9. Nappies and wipes (although you can get these provided in hospital sometimes, same with the maternity pads) 10. Peri bottle 11. NIPPLE BALM!!! If you intend to breastfeed this is essential as the first few days can be erm ...interesting as you and baby figure out how to latch well 👌🏻 12. Maternity bra (necessary when your milk comes in around day 3-4 and your boobs are like boulders) 13. In terms of baby clothes - a couple of vests and a couple of baby grows are enough (preferably with in built mitts and socks) and possibly some muslins to catch spit up rather than bibs (multipurpose as also can be used as a blanket when feeding). 14. Emery boards to file baby's nails (our overcooked baba's nails were surprisingly long and scratchy 😅) Have a separate bag for going home stuff that you just keep with the car seat or pram - no use moving it about from ward to ward when you don't need it till the very end. Other than that enjoy the drugs! I loved the gas and air and the morphine 😉 my epidural failed a couple times and wore off but was also very helpful when it was first applied as I could almost string a sentence together having had it 😆

Watching this made me re-realize how strange my own hosptial experience was with my baby. We were under Code Red for the pandemic, so we were heavily restricted on what we could take to the hospital with us. I'm glad you're able to bring everything you need to feel comfortable and prepared!

As a mum to four children and someone used to make and sell pre filled maternity bags for mums and babies; I would recommend that you pack lots more nappies and clothes for baby. They do lot's of peeing, pooping and positing which is bringing up milk and mucous. Plus muslins and a blanket. You should also bring a dressing gown and warm socks (you will get hot in labour but you will want them for moving around the ward) Also a laundry bag for all dirty clothes (your clothes and undies will probably get blood and or baby fluids on). The clothes and nappies that you have packed will be really big to start with so you need to pack tiny baby or first size clothes and size zero nappies. These tend to go up to 7.5 lbs. You will need disposable breast pads too. Your milk will come in by day three which you may already be home by then but the first milk called your colostrum will come straight away so you will need pads. Hospitals in England seems to give you some stuff but not as much as American hospitals so be ready to provide what you and baby need for at least a day or two. Don't worry about bringing too much electronic stuff or lots of things for Dan because you/probably won't use them. Good luck x

OK, I’ll admit, I may have giggled a little , remembering one of our first nappy changes in hospital. We used 3 nappies in a single change! I’d also say, make sure you have a few outfits (vest and babygrow) in newborn, premie and 0-3 months. My sister had to send us to get her emergency premie clothes, because nothing she had was small enough (even though her baby was late and induced) and my second went straight into 0-3 months because she was a large baby. It’s a pain if you don’t have something at the hospital that fits.

you probably don't use your car much in London, so make sure it's in good condition, maybe have it serviced - you don't want to be needing to wait for a cab at 3am! Also, get a handy parking slot close to your front door - you don't want to be walking round the corner or to the other end of the street. Good luck, with everything!

You might want baby mittens? They do come out with fingernails and can scratch their very delicate skin. I'm sure gran 1 or 2 can knit some adorable ones! Also, the most important thing of all, snacks!!!!

Things to consider adding: peri bottle, nipple cream, peri spray like spritz for bits or something else with witch hazel in it, premade formula bottles (in case milk doesn't come in), slippers to walk around in and flip flops and a dark towel for the shower.

I remember seeing others having a squirty bottle of some kind to fill with water for when you wee after giving birth to help with soreness- especially if you have stitches!

I would love to see a video later on of what you actually used/need plus what you wish you had if there is anything in that category. Love you lots and I love all these pregnancy videos, even if I can’t relate to them at all lol

I would really recommend having hair combs with you on the hospital for pain management. You can grab the combs during contractions to kind of distract your brain from the pain😊

Long multi plug extension cord! I've never been pregnant but I've had a few hospital stays and the plugs are usually far away and up on the wall (though I'm in the US). It made it so easy to charge everything you have with you, to plug in your fan, etc. So excited for you!

As a new mum, I agree with some of the other comments and would recommend getting true newborn size clothes for the hospital. Those new bubbas truly are very small! The last thing you want is them being swamped with lots of material around their face. All the best Hannah

My biggest advice is CHAPSTICK!! You will be doing a loooot of deep breathing and I found the hospital to be super dry haha. I put chapstick on constantly during my stay lol

Great list and very similar to ours! but definitely take way more clothes (stick mostly to newborn sizes) and way more nappies. Think around 10 nappies per day and most people stay at least one full day if not two so about 10-20. Our hospital would have given us them if we didn't have it but (and this is not to scare you) not every ward is super attentive and you really can't wait for Dan to run out or for the staff to go and get it when that baby needs changed. Best of luck Hannah!

I would add flip flops for you (for a shower afterwards) and a dressing gown. I know you said you get warm but I had my second in a heatwave and still got chills! It's a shock response I think as our bodies go through a lot. Also, a bed mat will be good for when you come home because the night sweats I had after my first were INTENSE. Also, baby will need a vest under sleepsuit as well as a hat even if it is warm because they need help getting warm. They can be naked if you are doing skin to skin though 🙂 And nipple cream if you are planning on breastfeeding! And your own painkillers for after (your stomach cramps if you are nursing, also general birthing recovery) the midwives will get you some but it's not always easy to get their attention. You are due so soon! Good luck 😃

Nursing bras are quite useful for pregnancy as well as they can accommodate a lot of sizes. So I wouldn't wait really. 😊

Snacks for you and your partner, flipflops for showering, cash (especially coins for vending machines, coffee, etc.), Hakka (to not waste the milk during letdown - can be quite a lot in the early days) and last but not least: adult diapers!! My hospitals only had the big maternity pads and they would always move and the bed would look like a slaughter house table - diapers are soooo much more convenient in the first few days...

When I was pregnant I remember thinking "I'm going to pack my hospital bag this weekend..." and then the Friday before I was admitted to be induced very suddenly and all I had was my phone, my wallet, the pajamas I had been wearing that morning, and whatever my husband happened to grab on his way out the door......funny how that worked out.

From someone who works on labour and delivery, you won’t be using at least half of that! Lol but I suggest flip flops for when you take a shower. Trust me, Hospital showers are not that clean. Also bring granny Panties for recovery. You’ll be wearing huge pads. And don’t forget your phone charger..I can’t even tell you how many times new moms ask me if I have one they can borrow cuz they forgot theirs. Oh, and for baby, I suggest bringing mitts cuz babies tend to scratch themselves. And honestly, those outfits look huge for a newborn. Bring a preemie size outfit and diapers.

I've a now 3 month old and I was probably unprepared for how tiny she was! She was in the 95th centile and still was wearing newborn size until 6 weeks old so make sure you've plenty of that size ♥️ we barely used anything we packed....it was like a weird fever dream in hindsight! Went in 2AM and left 10PM with a beautiful baby! I personally didn't want to stay in hospital at all but you might! I would suggest bringing a new pair of cheap slippers in a size up.....you don't want to ruin ones you love with all sorts of bodily fluids and your feet will swell after little one is born! Best of luck! The best advice I had was that it's a few hours of pain for the most beautiful reward ♥️ Oh and buy some Lansinoh nipple cream and pads. I have the reusable ones and tried boots own brand disposable and both were useless when my milk came in and I soaked through everything 😭 the Lansinoh ones were a godsend 💕

Hannah!!! Omg, these bodysuits look sooo big to me! We brought the smallest sizes of clothing we could find for the firsts days, and I would recommend taking these with you, because newborn are always smaller than we expect :)))

as always, so glad you’re showing us this stuff! i’m putting our switch on the list haha. and “what do babies even need?” is such a mood.

A portable bidet bottle was game changing postpartum! I ended up with a few switches so it was nice and easy to help stay clean and also just incase you're sore while using the bathroom, the water is super relieving!

I'm curious to see what the hospital provides for you. I know it's different everywhere but truly all we needed for baby at our hospital was a going home outfit and anything sentimental or cutesy for specific photos if you are into that. Also I would hope the hospital provides diapers for you while you are there but if they don't....3 is not enough 😂.

For baby stuff….some hospitals don’t like baby wipes unless they are water wipes. I recommend taking more nappies in size 0, and some more sleep suits and undervests. Packing them in individual sandwich bags labelled is helpful. Taking some ready made formula with the pre-made teats just Incase breastfeeding can’t be established as hospitals don’t provide formula. Some dirty laundry bags too x

Buy nursing bras a couple sizes bigger than you are at the end of your pregnancy. Once the milk kicks in a few days after… wow! I went up 2 cup sizes in pregnancy and then another 2 cup sizes once my milk came in!

That seems closer to a pre-loaded car and less like one bag 😂 Hannah, as always, is very organised👍

Oh Hannah, I imagine the trip home for your husband. He's going to need two trips home with all the extras before coming and bringing you and your baby home (I say this with distinct memories lol). Also wish someone told me this so it wasn't quite so much when my babies arrived 😅. Find out what the hospital supplies ask a few mums who have delivered recently what the hospital had on hand. Gosh, here in NZ the hospital aides restocked all the supplies daily so we used all of the nappies, wipes free. Saved us some extra dollars and bringing things in with us. Wishing you all the best in a very exciting time xo

I know someone who went to hospital at 14.00 on a Sunday and was home by 20.00 . . with babby. Make sure you pack a Schwangel, they're always needed! Good luck.

I would recommend taking flip flops instead of slippers, really thick maternity pads and for the baby water wipes and at-least 10 nappies per day for the baby x

I work in the neonatal unit, my advuce on what's missing is.... maybe add some baby washing and cream stuff. As you said you don't know how long you'll be there, pre and post labour, and babies could get crusty bloody stuff sticked to their hair or body. You might just want to give them a quick shampoo. Or they loose weight and dry out, so baby or natural oil to hydrate their delicate skin :)

Definitely sleep with one of those pads on your bed. My waters broke at night at 37 weeks and I was so glad to have the mattress protected because it was A LOT of water!

For down there, it might be helpful to get numbing cream and one of those ice pack pad things (have seen them on a lot of these types of videos), as they apparently help with the swelling and pain. Also, a squirty peri water bottle for cleaning yourself, that helps to reduce stinging when peeing. A rubber ring can also be really useful to sit on after (e.g. in the car ride home etc). Good luck mama - so excited for you

Couple of tips from a midwife and mum of three! - cotton wool instead of baby wipes (they can be a bit harsh on newborn skin) - a couple of hats (the first may get a bit gunky...!) - ditch the bibs! - a couple more vests/bodysuits and sleepsuits/babygrows - lipbalm for you - travel size toiletries for you and toothbrushes for you both If you put one of the absorbant bed sheets under your sheet then it will still protect your mattress if your waters break in bed, but means you don't have to lie directly on top of one for weeks! Then a couple in the car for the journey to and from hospital but you don't need to take the rest, the hospital will have plenty! Hope that helps! Wishing you a safe and straightforward birth :) xx

As someone who lives and works in the US health system it is so interesting for me to see all the things you are bringing to the hospital. For sooo many of your items I was thinking "don't waste space, they will have that for you!" But after thinking about it for a little while, our health system is so above and beyond the state of reason and maybe in most parts of the world new moms do need to think about brining all of these necessities (ie diapers/nappies) because they are not provided by the hospital. Always appreciate new perspectives and learning opportunities. Congratulations on your baby and I hope you have a wonderful delivery!

Amuses me how many first time mums pack entertainment stuff. I've never been pregnant nor do I ever wish to be but it's funny that they think they'll have time and not be preoccupied/ in too much pain!

Momfrida instant padsicles and a perineal cooling spray. Also my friends have recommended using an adult pull up rather than underwear for the first couple days post partum to feel more secure. And a nipple cream if you plan to breast feed. (I'm due in a week and a half! So this is based on my friends getting my post partum kit stocked based on their experience. Reviews to follow lol)

Exiciting times! Dan's done a good job. I'd recommend planning what to wear to hospital. I ended up giving birth in £3 primary vest and socks I'd gotten from holiday because didn't have time to change, at least it wasn't anything fancy I'd mind getting ruined xD and disposable undies you don't mind throwing away and a bag to bring all the bloody stuff you're keeping home. Packing cubes are also so helpful at separating stuff. And definitely bring all the nappies, we had a poo pouring out constantly situation when we were about to leave the hospital xD

Maternity pads - the lil let’s ones are absorbent but they don’t help with the pain as too thin. Get the boots own brand ones, the really thick ones, they are really comfortable especially for tears or episiotomies. You also need a perineal bottle, you could use a jug but honestly the perineal bottle is a game changer. Helped so much with pain and hygiene. Also bring nipple balm! Consider packing some of the pre sterilised teat ready to drink formula bottles. My baby just couldn’t latch for first few days and didn’t have formula with me and at 2am in the hospital with baby blues it can be useful (and didn’t impair my breast feeding journey at all). Love the optimism that you will be playing with the switch and card games 😂

I’d recommend cotton wool for the first few weeks of baby’s life, rather than wipes - they are a lot gentler on their skin. Plus Lansinoh nipple cream is a lifesaver - start putting it on before and after feeds even before you notice any signs of nipple trauma! Not sure how much research you’ve done on breastfeeding but learning as much as you can ahead of time about positions and attachment will be helpful. It’s different when they’re here of course but it’s good to have at least some idea of how it should look and how to hold baby 👶

I am so grateful for only needing to pack whatever I plan for me and baby to wear when we go home. Hospitals here provide everything. 🥰 I can't imagine needing a switch unless induced and that taking a lot of time...

I was born early and my parents didn’t have a bag packed. My dad went home to get all the things we would need and came back with a trash bag full of stuff. A trash bag 😂

One thing I packed and was super useful was a little night light, I kept it on my night stand so I could change diapers and nurse my baby without turning the awful big light on. I also used it a lot to check if the baby was breathing while sleeping 🤣 as it's something you sometimes need to check because postpartum turns you into a paranoid anxious person sometimes 😅

Yes also a peri bottle to squirt warm water on your bits when you wee to help the pain ☺️ xxx

one thing that was recommended when my dad was in hospital is don't take your favourite slippers. take a pair that are comfortable but don't love. throw them out when you leave the hospital. don't bring them home and spread all the bacteria from the hospital floor to your house. The nurse actually used the words "burn them"

Spritz for bits! Honestly a lifesaver!

Also check sleeping arrangements for Dan. It might not seem important but we were in for 5 days and my husband was literally sleeping on the floor the entire time. Thankfully we took a camping mat which was a life saver and I only knew to do so because my friend was in at the same time. I'd have just assumed there was a bed! There was a reclining chair but he couldn't have slept in it overnight. Because of covid we couldn't leave the room once we were in (until we went home the day he was born). You cannot over pack!

Other things: - SNACKS. For labour and post partum! Hospital food is shite and you will not be in the mood so BYO. I did my first breastfeed dropping sausage roll crumbs onto my son's head. NO REGRETS - Massive pants, yes, but also bottom halves that hit nowhere near your bikini line *just in case* you end up having a C section. Probably fine with leggings though! But worth noting if you decide on jammies (or for anyone else) - Reusable breast pads are great but one more little finickity thing to forget at hospital so I'd pack disposable ones for the hospital and use washables at home. - Flip-flops for hospital showers and if you're a bit puffy from fluid retention for any reason - Presumably because you're in England things are back to normal re covid restrictions but when I gave birth my partner wouldn't have been able to have come in for induction/when I was in in labour but not established labour, so: nice things of his so I felt close to him when he wasn't there. Toiletries that smelled of him, a tshirt of his to wear. You get the idea. -More nappies for the babe. Plus sudocrem / barrier cream of choice. - Not to pack, but at home ready to go - stack of extra clothes for you and the babe in case you need to be in for a few extra days. - also buy paracetamol, two packets at a time, every time you go to a shop from now onwards. If you are very sore from stitches or section you will want it in, and you can't bulk buy it, so stock up. If you don't end up needing it for post partum you'll get through your stocks at some point.

As someone that have not given birth, I have nothing to add on what else to put in, but if Dan doesn’t want to toss his swim trunks afterwards, maybe get some that aren’t white. Although child birth is amazing, maybe blood tie dye isn’t a great beach look 😂

I had my baby 3 weeks ago and I can not reccomend nipple cream enough especially when breast feeding the first few days your nipples hurt and your get chapped I use lansinoh you can get it from boots or tesco and it doesn't need to be wiped off when feeding 😊

Would love to see you react to this video and talk through what you actually used/needed in the future! As someone who is planning a home birth I definitely 'hope' I have overpacked my hospital bag, fingers crossed it doesn't get used! 😂

Peri bottle, flip flops for the shower, NB-sized clothing. Those onesies are huuuuge!

I've been told to make Dan pack the bag so he knows where everything is when you need it

I'm in the US now but my baby was born in Germany. Other than "going home" clothes for both of us, the hospital provided everything else he and I needed. Have you checked to find out what the hospital will provide? It may be that you don't need most of the stuff you have shown in this video except, of course, the Dan things and something to keep you occupied during labor. (I had a book to read but found that concentrating on the birth process took up my available "brain space".) Over prepared is better than under prepared. I hope all goes well for you, Dan and the baby 🥰 🌻

My parents have a funny story about how my mom puked on my Dad’s jeans within the first hour of them being at the hospital (Mom was in labor for 18 hours!) and he didn’t bring any extra…ALWAYS bring extra clothes! I went with to the hospital when my brother was born and I brought a princess dress lol!

With the gown for during labor, make sure that it’s a garment you’re okay with it getting soiled and potentially cut. Having sleeves that don’t snap can make it hard to deal with IVs

Along with the bidet everyone suggested, a folding fan to help dry everything after you've 'rinsed'. Also helps keep stitches dry! If you are considering an epidural, you might need something with back access, or i guess you could just cut the gown or strip down.. I've seen special cups that catch milk from your other nip while you're doing your feeds, so you don't waste anything (my sister had a hard time getting bub to latch, so don't feel like something is wrong if it doesn't happen straight away) I would also keep a list of medications and allergies handy - remember your usual hospital protocol as well as maternity stuff :)

Mum of a 6 month old here! Pack more than two outfits! You might not need them but you may well need them and you want them ASAP if you do need them! Two vomits in succession and you've got no clothes left Also a going home outfit for baby! Also the clothes or at least the short sleeve ones look quite big? But I'm not sure if that's just on camera vs real life. But my baby was BIG at birth but they still look too big

You can turn the lights off in your room and pull down blinds/curtains, the light dosen't always need to be on, you are in control if you want to get some sleep, you go ahead and turn those lights off and shut those blinds/curtains! X

I recommend a peri bottle. Can be bought online. Frida moms do a good one but a generic one can be bought that does the job. Frida moms in general is a good brand, cooling pads. Perineal foam for all your postpartum need. Expert midwife spritz for bits or bottoms up. Snacks. Flip flops for shower and if your feet swell as well as slippers. A light dressing gown. Nipple cream. Also pull up adult nappies, always discreet boutique. I’m about to go in for baby number 2.

As someone who had an emergency c-section 5 weeks early (totally unexpected) with no hospital bag - you can definitely figure it out if you're missing something. If your husband can't go grab something, family and friends are usually there to the rescue. Good luck with the birth!

So excited! Can you make a video in the future about postpartum physiotherapy and broadly pelvic floor physiotherapy?

Would highly recommend flip flops which can be wiped down or washed during labour instead of slippers if anything gets on them. I've seen way too many slippers ruined with all sorts of fluids 🙈. Slippers are great for after though

The two things I consider essential after my experience were lansinoh nipple cream (if you want to breastfeed) and a nice smelling spritzer/spray to spray around the room during delivery. People never talk about it but delivery and postnatal really smells! Good luck, hope it goes really well for you x

A random breast pad tip - if you find the regular ones are painful and stick to sore skin, get some Lilypadz (they are like plastic cups with gel on the inside that you just wash and reuse). Might not be for everyone but I found them a lifesaver.

the purple cardigan is so precious! what a blessing to have handmade clothing from loving grandparents.

I dont know if anyone saod this, but I had to laugh at your Slippers. When my daughter Was Born (vaginal birth, without complications), I had some birkenstock-style Slippers on. I had to throw them away, because there was a lot of blood. So, the thought of having your fur Slippers soaked in blood made me giggle. Maybe consider some simple flop flops or something? Of course, just a Suggestion. 😊 I wish you the best of luck for the birth.

You can predict closer to waters breaking when you start feeling early contractions. Usually they come first. Obviously not always so it is a risk. Sometimes waters exit in waves. So just because your waters have broken doesn't mean they aren't going to continue to leak. As for the bra, keep in mind that your breasts can swell even larger when your milk comes in which doesn't happen usually until a few days after birth. So even a bra that has been sized close to your due date isn't necessarily going to be the right size later on.

most hospitals (at least in the US) give moms so much free stuff during labor and postpartum, but also don’t go in expecting to get any free things. Pack a couple extra of everything (especially disposable) just in case.

this video is making everything so real 🥺so excited for you both and your families! 💗

I would definitely be keen on seeing a video about what you actually used in your hospital bag! 😊

Mum of 2 here, don’t bother with the mats, they won’t catch your waters in the slightest plus the hospital will have loads anyway xx

I would bring a bunch of Capri suns - love it, sugary goodness. Also great for hangovers

A trick, if you are delivering vaginally, you can take a comb to squeeze on the palm of your hand, I don’t know what kind of acupuncture magic it is, but it helps with the pain. Also, I would recommend to pick some snacks just in case

For Dan pack a flight neck cushion. My partner packed one when we had our baby a few moths ago and it worked a dream! X

Louise Pentland had a baby about 4 years ago and did a video about postpartum 'must haves' (obviously not saying anyone MUST have any of the things she mentioned, just her recommendations and things she found helpful) and the one thing that I remember from that video was this like sqwirty thing that you put water in and use when you're passing urine after birth to 'dilute' as such, I've no idea what it's called, if anyone knows, please do name it below, but alway thought that was quite a good nifty, handy little gadget to help ease the stinging X

dont mind me, not pregnant with no intention of being pregnant for a long time, taking mental notes from this video

Do everything WAY AHEAD of when you think you'll need it. Both my kids were SIX WEEKS early. For the first, I had a list, and my husband had to run around the house trying to grab everything I needed. For my second, I packed my bag at 30 weeks. Just in case. And was so glad I did! Also I highly recommend bringing some Depends/adult incontinence disposable panties. The amount of blood & discharge for DAYS or even weeks after birth is insane. US hospitals give a bunch of HUGE pads and weird mesh panties that are very uncomfortable. Fit/Flex Depends are way better.

Saw someone recommend separate baby and parent bags in case of separation (and maybe birth partners own bag with snacks and stuff). Also squeezy water bottles for vulva washing post partum when ya havin a wee if that all goes down!! And I hear ice packs are good!

A close family member of mine had a baby near the end of 2020, and honestly thrifting some comfy things to labour/lounge/sleep in was the move. I went out with her before she had her baby and helped her find some stuff, and it definitely came in very handy, so buying those second hand night shirts you can nurse is was a great idea! I also find the bibs on the list a bit odd as well, I find they don't need them much until they start having some purees and stuff at 4-6 months, muslins/burp cloths usually do the job until then.

I was very happy to have chapstick because the breathing through contractions is mostly through the mouth, also toothbrush for after (maybe you mentioned toiletries, sorry if you already did), a peribottle, warm socks if your feet get cold. I would recommend bringing your pregnancy/nursing pillow as the delivery nurses should be able to guide you on how to best use it, and in a few different positions. Good luck and all the best 💜

I'd buy a good size pack of disposable breast pads for when your milk comes in. I wouldn't worry for the hospital, your milk doesn't come in for a few days. I would bring some nipple balm, cooling gel nipple pads or nipple guards as breastfeeding can get a bit gruesome the first few days/weeks. I'd bring and have a large water bottle with a straw that you can drink semi-laying down, you need to stay hydrated in labour and that can make it easier. Plus you'll really need it while you're breastfeeding. A few of the ice pads or padsicles may also be a good idea to have ready for when you get home. PLEASE BRING AND TAKE STOOL SOFTENER. Good luck 💕 we're all so excited for you.

Do I ever intend to have children? NO. Do I still watch all pregnancy content that Hannah posts? YES.

Definitely bring the switch. It helped us pass the time so much! Biggest suggestion would be to make sure you are packing a few newborn size things (not sure how nappies are sized in the UK but in the US newborn is the smallest size and then a size 1 is next up) everyone told me "babies hardly wear newborn stuff" well both of my kids were in newborn sizes for 8-10 weeks as the 0-3 was overwhelmingly big on them.

pack an extension lead! power outlets in hospital rooms are hard to reach as usually theyre over hospital bed